SUCCORS Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of succor

as in assistances

something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of succor

as in comforts

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Noun

Paternity leave assists in the mother’s recovery and contributes to less of an increase in stress and depression than for mothers whose partners didn’t take leave.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada delivered 10 points and 10 assists during a 92-77 win over the Washington Mystics.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of assists

Verb

Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
In one scene, Maddie gently comforts an elderly man whose brother was killed at the Pentagon when hijackers struck the building.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforts

Noun

In North Carolina, researchers found that food and housing supports lowered Medicaid spending over time.

— Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
The structural system, meanwhile, is based on point supports, which means the building loads are transferred through columns that can be spaced relatively far apart.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

Verb

This evidence base is why ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines and why NCCN incorporates integrative therapies throughout symptom management pathways.

— Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
In two South Florida congressional districts, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorses long-time Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and, in an open seat, newcomer Pia Dandiya.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorses

Noun

Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.

— Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of encouragements

Verb

Residents deserve a candidate that prioritizes their quality of life, manages public resources and facilitates transparent communication.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
That agreement does not provide services across the board to all campuses but only facilitates them.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitates

Noun

Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
The Seltos has a bigger standard touchscreen, more available driver aids, and more convenience features — such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat or leather upholstery — at a lower price.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of aids

Verb

Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
In West Lawn, Anna Sanchez was hired in April as a substitute SECA at Hurley Elementary, where her 7-year-old daughter attends second grade.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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